An Entomologist Writes an Article in a Scientific Journal Which

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Multiple Choice

An entomologist writes an article in a scientific journal which claims that fewer than 6% of male fireflies are unable to produce light due to a genetic mutation.Identify the Type I error in this context.

• A)The error of failing to reject the claim that the true proportion is at least 6% when it is actually less than 6%.
• B)The error of rejecting the claim that the true proportion is less than 6% when it really is less than 6%.
• C)The error of accepting the claim that the true proportion is at least 6% when it really is at least 6%.
• D)The error of failing to accept the claim that the true proportion is at least 6% when it is actually less than 6%.
• E)The error of rejecting the claim that the true proportion is at least 6% when it really is at least 6%.

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Definitions:

Standard Precautions

A set of infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.

OSHA

An agency within the U.S. government, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is dedicated to maintaining and ensuring safety and health standards at work.

Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers are professionals involved in the delivery of health services, including doctors, nurses, technicians, and others.

Subclinical Case

An instance of a disease that does not present noticeable symptoms and may not be detected without specific diagnostic tests.